17 THURS ART ON THE SIDE: Last week I praised Rojo for using its venue in as many formats as possible. Within a few weeks’ time you’re likely to find events that emphasize art, live music, film, food and drink and more, all within the framework of a bar and restaurant.

10 THURS CIVIL DOCUMENTARY: Began on January 28 and continuing through the rest of this month are Birmingham Museum of Art-sponsored screenings at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

03 THURS TERRIFIC OLD THEATRE: It doesn’t take a historian to tell you that the medium of theatre has waned in popularity over the course of the last several decades.

27 THURS MUSICAL SOUP: The first of two WorkPlay events I’ll be covering this week is something of a departure from their regular schedule. Starting at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday

20 THURS GET READY FOR V-DAY: Birmingham Bake & Cook, the modern, diverse cooking store on Valleydale Road off of 280, caters to “chefs” on every level of the spectrum, from people with no cooking experience to professionals in need of new equipment.

13 THURS LOOKING FOR LOOT? The Birmingham Festival Theatre, now in its 39th year, is still one of the best places in the city to go for intelligent and provocative theater productions.

06 THURS OPENING DIVERSIONS: Now that everyone’s holiday season is just about over, businesses are opening again, weekly schedules are being reestablished and events are getting easier to come by.

30 THURS REEP THE REWARD: In the seething black hole of cheap contrivances that is reality television, there is at least one that can claim some shred of legitimacy.

23 THURS ROCK THE EVE: Bottletree’s “Christmas Eve Eve” show this week just about runs the gamut of what American indie rock usually accomplishes.

16 THURS BROOKWOOD BOOK LOOK: If you read our calendars for the regular book readings and signings, then you’re probably accustomed to seeing listings for Alabama Booksmith and Little Professor in Homewood, primarily. These two locations have by far the most book-related events in town.